MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
People want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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